Michel Gondry

Directing

Michel Gondry

Born

1963-05-08 (63)

Place of birth

Versailles, France

Known for

Directing

Credits

77 titles

Michel Gondry (born May 8, 1963) is a French film, commercial, and music video director and a screenwriter. He is noted for his inventive visual style and manipulation of mise en scène.

Known for

Late Night with Conan O'Brien poster
7.3

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind poster
8.1

Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004

Clique poster
4.5

No synopsis available yet.

Clique

2013

Eurotrash poster
6.5

The likes of Antoine de Caunes, Jean Paul Gaultier, Davina McCall, and Lolo Ferrari are your guides to the weird and wonderful in Europe and beyond. How else would you learn about pubic hairdressers, the Penis Olympics, or the latest Japanese sex toys?

Eurotrash

1993

The Green Hornet poster
5.6

Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.

The Green Hornet

2011

Cérémonie des César poster
4.6

The César Awards are cinematographic awards created in 1976 and presented annually in Paris to professionals of the 7th art in various categories to recognize the best French productions. They are often cited as the French equivalent of the Oscars in the United States.

Cérémonie des César

1976

Film credits

2020s · 7 titles

At Work poster
6.5

A successful photographer gives up everything to devote himself to writing and discovers poverty.

At Work

2026

At Work poster
6.5

A successful photographer gives up everything to devote himself to writing and discovers poverty.

At Work

2026

Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself poster
7.5

A portrait of French filmmaker Michel Gondry, creator, for three decades, of an imperfect, astonishing, fascinating, damaged and poetic work.

Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself

2023

The Many Faces of Jim Carrey poster
7.2

From his humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved and successful stars, The Many Faces of Jim Carrey is an intimate and revealing documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Jim Carrey. Through a blend of personal interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, the documentary explores Carrey's early struggles, his breakthrough in the entertainment industry with iconic roles in films like "Ace Ventura" and "The Mask," and the challenges he faced as he transitioned from comedic roles to more dramatic performances in movies like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Truman Show."

The Many Faces of Jim Carrey

2023

The Méliès Mystery poster
6.9

A documentary that details the process of restoring 270 of the 520 lost films of pioneering director Georges Méliès, all orchestrated by a Franco-American collaboration between Lobster Films, the National Film Center, and the Library of Congress.

The Méliès Mystery

2021

Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible poster
6.0

A remarkable walk through the life and work of the French artist Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), one of the most important creators of the 20th century, revolutionary of arts, aesthetics and pop culture.

Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible

2020

In Bed with Michel Gondry poster
6.0

Michel Gondry, a genius of DIY cinema, opens up his sleepless nights to François Nemeta's cameras. Dreamlike, bizarre, and endearing, this is a unique documentary that lives up to its director, a chronic insomniac with the same qualities.

In Bed with Michel Gondry

2024

2010s · 10 titles

The Extraordinary Voyage poster
7.7

An account of the extraordinary life of film pioneer Georges Méliès (1861-1938) and the amazing story of the copy in color of his masterpiece A Trip to the Moon (1902), unexpectedly found in Spain and restored thanks to the heroic efforts of a group of true cinema lovers.

The Extraordinary Voyage

2011

Daft Punk Unchained poster
7.2

Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have always resisted compromise and the established codes of show business. They have remained determined to maintain control of every link in the chain of their creative process. In the era of globalisation and social networks, they rarely speak in public and neither do they show their faces on TV. This documentary explores this unprecedented cultural revolution revealing a duo of artists on a permanent quest for creativity, independence and freedom.

Daft Punk Unchained

2015

Pif, Behind the gimmicks poster
5.7

Taking stock of the extraordinary adventure of "Pif Gadget", a French publishing phenomenon of the 1970s-80s and even of the whole history of children's press. For the comic-strip magazine with the iconic dog, created in 1969 by the French Communist Party, often reached a million copies. With editions available for all of Europe (including Germany, under the title Yps), and on both sides of the Iron Curtain.

Pif, Behind the gimmicks

2015

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? poster
6.9

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

2013

Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay poster
5.0

No synopsis available yet.

Animeland: Racconti tra manga, anime e cosplay

2015

Professor Goudet's Lessons poster
NR

Stéphane Goudet is all over the Tati box-set as the preeminent Tati scholar, so it is only fitting that he conclude the disc with a half hour lecture that concludes the themes and methods of the filmmaker.

Professor Goudet's Lessons

2013

Dreamers poster
6.0

Dreamers is a film directed by Noelle Deschamps in 2012. Creation was always imagined as a mysterious process. Following these filmmakers, brings to light their passion, their imagination and their magical process.

Dreamers

2012

Blockbuster poster
5.6

Dumped over a video he made to amuse his ailing dad, a heartsick Jérémy hatches an elaborate scheme to win back his superhero-loving girlfriend, Lola.

Blockbuster

2017

Con Artist poster
6.7

A docu-comedy feature film about a once-famous millionaire "business artist" forced to confront his own legendarily obnoxious behavior, while trying to find love through fame.

Con Artist

2010

Taxi Driver poster
NR

Martin Scorsese's classic drama "sweded" by Michel Gondry.

Taxi Driver

2011

2000s · 12 titles

Dave Chappelle's Block Party poster
6.8

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

2005

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
6.8

A documentary about the inspiration of director Michel Gondry. An extraordinary world where onirism, memories and childhood have the utmost importance.

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2004

A Look Inside Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind poster
6.8

a 12-minute EPK making-of featurette.

A Look Inside Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004

A Conversation with Jim Carrey and Director Michel Gondry poster
NR

Informal 16-minute chat between the actor and director, along with humorous behind-the-scenes moments.

A Conversation with Jim Carrey and Director Michel Gondry

2004

The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
8.5

A look at the work of director Michel Gondry, through his music videos, short films, and commercials.

The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2003

The Thorn in the Heart poster
5.9

Michel Gondry chronicles the life of Gondry family matriarch, his aunt Suzette Gondry, and her relationship with her son, Jean-Yves.

The Thorn in the Heart

2009

Passaic Mosaic poster
1.0

A short documentary, looking at life in Passaic, New Jersey, whilst the film Be Kind Rewind (2008) is being shot there.

Passaic Mosaic

2008

No artwork available
5.6

After he gets out of the toilets, a man is being chased by a human-sized turd, claiming to be the man's child. "Why have you abandoned me?" is the question the turd keeps on asking. First, the man is embarrassed by the annoying presence of the turd, then he slowly accepts it alongside him...

One Day...

2001

September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block Party poster
NR

Behind the scenes look at Dave Chappelle's Block Party.

September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block Party

2006

My New New York Diary poster
4.0

A collaborative film created by Michel Gondry and Julie Doucet

My New New York Diary

2008

No artwork available
3.5

Short piece directed by Michel Gondry, showing himself playing the drums.

Drumb and Drumber

2003

No artwork available
NR

As a follow-up to solving it with his feet, Michel Gondry now solves a Rubik's cube with his NOSE in less than a minute.

Gondry Solves Rubik’s Cube With His Nose

2007

Series credits

Behind the camera

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind poster
8.1

Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004

The Green Hornet poster
5.6

Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.

The Green Hornet

2011

Tokyo! poster
6.9

Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.

Tokyo!

2008

Tokyo! poster
6.9

Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.

Tokyo!

2008

Be Kind Rewind poster
6.3

A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.

Be Kind Rewind

2008

Be Kind Rewind poster
6.3

A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.

Be Kind Rewind

2008

Be Kind Rewind poster
6.3

A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.

Be Kind Rewind

2008

Mood Indigo poster
6.1

A woman suffers from an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

Mood Indigo

2013

Mood Indigo poster
6.1

A woman suffers from an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

Mood Indigo

2013

The Book of Solutions poster
5.9

Marc, a bipolar and paranoid filmmaker, cannot tolerate seeing his current project picked apart by his producers. The clips he’s been able to sneak a look at lead him to fear the worst. With his editor as an accomplice, he manages to spirit away the rushes to his aunt’s place in the Cévennes, to finish the film as he envisions it. Instead, its completion is constantly postponed, as he creates endless diversions and impasses, which alternate between the comic and the downright disturbing.

The Book of Solutions

2023

The Book of Solutions poster
5.9

Marc, a bipolar and paranoid filmmaker, cannot tolerate seeing his current project picked apart by his producers. The clips he’s been able to sneak a look at lead him to fear the worst. With his editor as an accomplice, he manages to spirit away the rushes to his aunt’s place in the Cévennes, to finish the film as he envisions it. Instead, its completion is constantly postponed, as he creates endless diversions and impasses, which alternate between the comic and the downright disturbing.

The Book of Solutions

2023

The Science of Sleep poster
7.0

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

The Science of Sleep

2006

The Science of Sleep poster
7.0

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

The Science of Sleep

2006

The Science of Sleep poster
7.0

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

The Science of Sleep

2006

Human Nature poster
6.0

Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.

Human Nature

2001

Dave Chappelle's Block Party poster
6.8

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

2005

Dave Chappelle's Block Party poster
6.8

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

2005

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
6.8

A documentary about the inspiration of director Michel Gondry. An extraordinary world where onirism, memories and childhood have the utmost importance.

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2004

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
6.8

A documentary about the inspiration of director Michel Gondry. An extraordinary world where onirism, memories and childhood have the utmost importance.

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2004

Björk: Volumen poster
8.4

"Volumen" collects every video from Bjork's career {up until Hunter}, and showcases the work of famed video director's Spike Jonze, Sophie Muller and Michael Gondry

Björk: Volumen

1998

Maya, Give Me a Title poster
5.7

Maya and her dad, Michel Gondry, live in two different countries. In order to stay in touch, her dad asks her every evening, “Maya, give me a title”. Based on her answer, he creates a short animated reply in which Maya is the hero. Michel Gondry brings to life a poetic and amusing journey that will have the little ones dreaming... and the grown-ups smiling.

Maya, Give Me a Title

2024

Maya, Give Me a Title poster
5.7

Maya and her dad, Michel Gondry, live in two different countries. In order to stay in touch, her dad asks her every evening, “Maya, give me a title”. Based on her answer, he creates a short animated reply in which Maya is the hero. Michel Gondry brings to life a poetic and amusing journey that will have the little ones dreaming... and the grown-ups smiling.

Maya, Give Me a Title

2024

The Letter poster
6.6

Michael Gondry's examination of childhood love is replete with his trademark surreality. One evening at the turn of the century, Stephane discusses with his brother the end of the millenium, but also girls, particularly Aurelie, a classmate with whom he is secretly in love. The following day, Aurelie has a letter to give to him....

The Letter

1998

The Letter poster
6.6

Michael Gondry's examination of childhood love is replete with his trademark surreality. One evening at the turn of the century, Stephane discusses with his brother the end of the millenium, but also girls, particularly Aurelie, a classmate with whom he is secretly in love. The following day, Aurelie has a letter to give to him....

The Letter

1998

The We and the I poster
5.3

The We and the I is the heartfelt and comical story of the final bus ride home for a group of young high school students and graduates.

The We and the I

2012

The We and the I poster
5.3

The We and the I is the heartfelt and comical story of the final bus ride home for a group of young high school students and graduates.

The We and the I

2012

Microbe and Gasoline poster
6.1

Two young friends embark on a road trip across France in a vehicle they built themselves.

Microbe and Gasoline

2015

Microbe and Gasoline poster
6.1

Two young friends embark on a road trip across France in a vehicle they built themselves.

Microbe and Gasoline

2015

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? poster
6.9

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

2013

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? poster
6.9

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

2013

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? poster
6.9

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

2013

The Hardest Button to Button poster
NR

"The Hardest Button to Button" is the third White Stripes video directed by Michel Gondry, after "Fell in Love with a Girl" and "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" (two years later, he would direct the music video for "The Denial Twist").

The Hardest Button to Button

2003

The Hardest Button to Button poster
NR

"The Hardest Button to Button" is the third White Stripes video directed by Michel Gondry, after "Fell in Love with a Girl" and "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" (two years later, he would direct the music video for "The Denial Twist").

The Hardest Button to Button

2003

The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
8.5

A look at the work of director Michel Gondry, through his music videos, short films, and commercials.

The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2003

Détour poster
5.8

A young girl's tricycle gets lost as a French family leaves home for their summer holiday. After becoming accidentally separated from the family, the tricycle is propelled on an unbelievable journey of seemingly unplanned events through the stunning French countryside.

Détour

2017

Détour poster
5.8

A young girl's tricycle gets lost as a French family leaves home for their summer holiday. After becoming accidentally separated from the family, the tricycle is propelled on an unbelievable journey of seemingly unplanned events through the stunning French countryside.

Détour

2017

D.A.F.T. poster
6.4

A strange combination of techno and New Wave music, the French duo Daft Punk caused an international dance sensation with their catchy hit "Around The World." This fantastic French import showcases the fact that the duo's innovation carries over to the video realm from the musical one. D.A.F.T. features their first four famous videos -- "Da Funk," "Around The World," "Burnin," and "Revolution 909."

D.A.F.T.

1999

Intégrale clips poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Intégrale clips

2000

The Science of Sleep – Film B poster
7.7

Michel Gondry assembles alternate version of his The Science of Sleep from cut scenes and B-roll footage.

The Science of Sleep – Film B

2007

Massive Attack: Eleven Promos poster
8.8

Massive Attack are one of the innovative frontrunners within the world of Electronica. Credited with creating the sound of trip-hop, Massive Attack continue to develop new sound worlds with each successive release. Massive Attack has just as dstinctive a vision when it comes to videos as they do for their music. "Eleven Promos" compiles eleven videos from the mind of Massive Attack including such memorable tracks as "Unfinished Sympathy," "Safe from Harm," "Protection," and "Angel." Video directors represented are: Michel Gondry, Jonathan Glazer and Wiz among others. Other tracklistings: Daydreaming; Be Thankful for What You've Got; Sly; Karmacoma; Risingson; Teardrop.

Massive Attack: Eleven Promos

2001